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Old 23-02-2019, 09:32 PM   #6
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Default Re: ABC Torque: Road testing 1976 XC Fairmont GXL

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Originally Posted by ESPJG32 View Post
yep had a new one in '78, a 5.8 GXL auto- good car traded it on an '82 5.8 ESP manual - better car. Fords ruled in those days with a great product

I think the bloody accountants got involved a bit later and stuffed them completely
Mr Wherrett's take on the XD....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbRDC87Oizw

He said though 15-17 mpg ...What !!!!!.....The 3.3 was better than that wasn't it ? and anybody remember the extra luggage options too..Roof racks are okay but the other thing ...Oohh...

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